Partners.io: A recap of iGaming highlights in 2022

With the start of the new year, let’s take a trip down memory lane to relive some industry highlights that made 2022 one of the most successful years in the history of iGaming. 

Aside from the thrill of revisiting these significant events, we’ll give you an insight into what to expect this coming year. As the iGaming industry grows means more opportunities for you to experience rewarding events in the future. Stay updated with these events by signing up as an affiliate at Partners.io. 

Now, without further ado, let us jump into Partners.io’s 2022 highlights. Learn more about it below:

IGB London Affiliate Event

From April 13 to 14, 2022, the IGB London Affiliate event was held to provide exclusive industry insights through panel talks and expert speakers. As one of the biggest affiliate organisations in the industry, over 3,000 attendees, from operators, speakers, and managers, to affiliates, were present at the event. Throughout the two-day event, attendees enjoyed several talks, including discussions on the emerging US market and mentoring programs focused on women in the gambling industry. 

The event saw success, with over a hundred sponsors and exhibitors participating. This includes some of the biggest names in the industry, including Esports Technologies, Gambling Affiliation, VBet, EcoPayz and more. 

SiGMA Americas

As a leading brand in the iGaming scene, SIGMA created an event to remember last June 2022. The four-day event known as SiGMA Americas Summit brought together industry leaders, investors, and other industry peers for learning and networking. 

During the event, many game operators, suppliers, affiliates, regulators, and startups were in attendance. On behalf of their organisation, they participated in masterclasses and workshops to learn more about the industry’s outlook.

The exhibition was held in Toronto, Canada is known as the leader in iGaming within the North American region. The event occurred during the same period when single-game sports wagering was legalised in the country. This further shows the continuous widespread development of the industry in the region to accommodate more casino patrons.

The next SiGMA Americas Summit is already set for May 2023, which will be held in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Some sponsors and exhibitors expected for the upcoming event include Endorphina, BGaming, Affiliate Insider, and more. 

IGB Amsterdam

With a vast experience in the iGaming space, IGB LIVE and IGB Affiliate Amsterdam joined in bringing an event last July 5 to 8, 2022. Their goal is to drive industry success and provide a networking space to iGaming professionals.

Over 4,000 iGaming organisations and affiliates attended the event. With such a massive reception, all the attendees were given learning opportunities to share knowledge on strategies for entering new markets, cost reduction for ad spend, and elevating your brand against industry competitors. 

iGaming Next Malta

Held between the 27th to 29th of September 2022, iGaming Next brought industry leaders and professionals to Valletta, Malta, for three days to share crucial knowledge on strategies and investments in the iGaming market. 

There were also talks of NFT, Web3 development, and the Metaverse as crypto and blockchain technology continue to grow in popularity. With these points, there were discussions on how the iGaming space continues to secure its place in the future.

Affiliate Meet Markt

In late 2022, the event known as Meet Markt 2022 was held for the first time in Berlin. Jointly set up by IGB Affiliate, Clarion Events, and Affiliate Summit, this venture was aimed to help businesses in different industries grow as they expand to the European market. 

The event, taking place in Germany, happened between October 26 to 27, 2022. With thousands of guests in attendance, the event was successful in helping different organisations connect, learn new trends, and find new opportunities to grow a business.

Binance Bounty Event

Sportsbet.io hosted a Binance Bounty event from October 31 to November 20 last year to celebrate the addition of Binance’s BNB and BUSB into their cryptocurrency offerings. 

Sportsbet.io punters were allowed a weekly special deposit match offer set at 5%, Clubhouse TV free bet drops, and BNB or BUSD payouts through the promotional event.

The International event

The International often referred to as TI, is one of the biggest esports events in the world. When it was held last year between October 8 to 30, one lucky punter and their companion got an all-expense paid trip to attend The International 2022 Dota 2 tournament held in Singapore.

The competition for this perk ran from August 15 to September 28. Players could join by depositing 1,000 USDT into their account and playing their favourite games on the platform to unlock a mystery prize. The mystery prize awarded punters with raffle tickets to join the event.

The winner was announced on September 7 on the platform’s live stream, where it was reported that they’d receive two tickets to enjoy the TI tournament from October 18 to 21. 

Some perks they enjoyed include a hotel reservation in Marina Bay Sands Luxury Hotel, a meet and greet with massive esports team Evil Geniuses, and tickets to watch the Dota tournament on October 20. 

Parners.io: A look back before heading into exciting 2023 events

Believe it or not, these are only some of the biggest events in the iGaming industry that occurred last year. As more and more people become enthralled with the iGaming scene, these events are expected to become massive. 

With that comes opportunities to learn and connect with industry leaders and prominent figures. On top of that, these events provide significant insight into the coming trends of the iGaming market.

Welcome the new year by taking part in the ever-growing iGaming industry, and get a chance to attend one of these prestigious events when you sign up as an affiliate here at Partners.io. Do this and get connected to one of our many partners, including Bitcasino, Sportsbet.io, Empire.io, and Livecasino.io.